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Your narrative was organized well and you addressed the needed content for this week’s assignment. The main challenge that remains is clarity in your problem statement and ensuring your design matches this. You appear to want to ‘prove’ true something you hope to be true – which really is not the point of research. I left several comments in the margins for your review, and let me know if you have questions on the feedback. Your grade is based on the NCU rubric as follows: Completes all required parts of the assignment, demonstrates some understanding of readings, uses mostly clear and effective expression appropriate to scholarly writing, and has few errors in grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting.
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Investigate the experiences (attitudes) of high school students towards online learning environment and online academic credit recovery
Concept Paper
Submitted to Northcentral University
Graduate Faculty of the School of Education
in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree of
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
by
PATRICK DAVIS
Prescott Valley, Arizona
JULY 206
INTRODUCTION
When compared to traditional brick and mortar instruction and tutoring, the online academic programs are most effective, and they are working beyond then the just instructional technology. Well qualified tutors, perfect synchronization with modern technology, research based online environment, one to one and real time tutoring and there are several other attributes which make the online learning environment superior over the traditiona ...
Advocates and practitioners of online education often come together to talk among themselves
To the converted, so to speak
This is a chance to share some of the remarkable developments in online learning with a broader audience
To talk about accomplishments and challenges
Like “global warming” online learning isn’t going away
The document discusses factors affecting the capabilities of midwifery students using an online learning system at Fatima School of Science and Technology. It begins by outlining the background, problem statement, assumptions, and significance of the study. It then reviews related literature on online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and factors that can influence student outcomes, such as learner characteristics, perceived usefulness, and course design. The methodology chapter describes the research design, respondents, and data collection instruments used. In conclusion, the study aims to determine what factors affect the capabilities of midwifery students in using the school's online learning system.
RSCC - Setting Expectations for e-EducationBarry Dahl
This document discusses setting expectations for e-education. It provides examples of expectations that colleges commonly have for online students and faculty. For students, expectations often involve participation, technology access, and policies. For faculty, common expectations relate to interaction, feedback times, and course structure. The document stresses that expectations need to be clearly defined and communicated to students, faculty and staff. It also suggests topics that could be covered in defining expectations for both students and faculty regarding online learning.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982). Dr. Kritsonis has served as an elementary school teacher, elementary and middle school principal, superintendent of schools, director of student teaching and field experiences, professor, author, consultant, and journal editor. Dr. Kritsonis has considerable experience in chairing PhD dissertations and master thesis and has supervised practicums for teacher candidates, curriculum supervisors, central office personnel, principals, and superintendents. He also has experience in teaching in doctoral and masters programs in elementary and secondary education as well as educational leadership and supervision. He has earned the rank as professor at three universities in two states, including successful post-tenure reviews.
A TOUR OF THE STUDENT’S E-LEARNING PUDDLEacijjournal
E-learning has become essential for university students and the IT industry. While universities focus on predefined coursework, this does not fully prepare students for the fast-changing needs of industry. Only 25% of graduates are directly employable, showing a gap between university learning and workplace skills. Companies provide online courses through platforms like Coursera and Simplilearn to help students gain industry-relevant skills and ease their transition from universities to jobs. Universities could better bridge this gap by focusing more on real-world problems in their e-learning systems.
Applying Web-Enabled Problem-Based Learning and Self-Regulated Learning to Ad...nadiashaharil
This document summarizes a study that applied web-enabled problem-based learning (PBL) and self-regulated learning (SRL) approaches to a computing education course in Taiwan's vocational schools. The instructor redesigned the course and conducted experiments applying PBL, SRL, and their combinations to examine their effects. Survey results found that the web-enabled pedagogies had mostly positive impacts on students and reinforced the instructor's confidence in further applying them. The study provides valuable experience for other instructors looking to implement innovative instructional designs and e-learning.
This document summarizes the California eLearning Census conducted by Brian Bridges to analyze online and blended learning in California K-12 schools. The census found that 18,500 students participated in full-time virtual learning, 76,300 students participated in blended learning models, and 17,500 students took online courses over the summer of 2011. Most blended learning utilized the self-blend model with an average of 400 students per district. The census confirmed predictions that blended learning would dominate over full-time virtual schools with 90% of students learning online at their school campus.
1. A 2008 survey found that 66% of school districts expect their online enrollments to grow, as the number of K-12 students taking online courses increased 47% between 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 to over 1 million students.
2. Online learning helps meet the needs of various students by providing extra help, credit recovery, advanced, and college-level courses, especially benefiting small rural districts by offering courses they could not otherwise provide.
3. Research shows that online and blended learning can be as effective as face-to-face instruction, depending on factors like student motivation, activities, and interaction with content, instructors, and peers. Blended learning combines the best of online and in
Advocates and practitioners of online education often come together to talk among themselves
To the converted, so to speak
This is a chance to share some of the remarkable developments in online learning with a broader audience
To talk about accomplishments and challenges
Like “global warming” online learning isn’t going away
The document discusses factors affecting the capabilities of midwifery students using an online learning system at Fatima School of Science and Technology. It begins by outlining the background, problem statement, assumptions, and significance of the study. It then reviews related literature on online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and factors that can influence student outcomes, such as learner characteristics, perceived usefulness, and course design. The methodology chapter describes the research design, respondents, and data collection instruments used. In conclusion, the study aims to determine what factors affect the capabilities of midwifery students in using the school's online learning system.
RSCC - Setting Expectations for e-EducationBarry Dahl
This document discusses setting expectations for e-education. It provides examples of expectations that colleges commonly have for online students and faculty. For students, expectations often involve participation, technology access, and policies. For faculty, common expectations relate to interaction, feedback times, and course structure. The document stresses that expectations need to be clearly defined and communicated to students, faculty and staff. It also suggests topics that could be covered in defining expectations for both students and faculty regarding online learning.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982). Dr. Kritsonis has served as an elementary school teacher, elementary and middle school principal, superintendent of schools, director of student teaching and field experiences, professor, author, consultant, and journal editor. Dr. Kritsonis has considerable experience in chairing PhD dissertations and master thesis and has supervised practicums for teacher candidates, curriculum supervisors, central office personnel, principals, and superintendents. He also has experience in teaching in doctoral and masters programs in elementary and secondary education as well as educational leadership and supervision. He has earned the rank as professor at three universities in two states, including successful post-tenure reviews.
A TOUR OF THE STUDENT’S E-LEARNING PUDDLEacijjournal
E-learning has become essential for university students and the IT industry. While universities focus on predefined coursework, this does not fully prepare students for the fast-changing needs of industry. Only 25% of graduates are directly employable, showing a gap between university learning and workplace skills. Companies provide online courses through platforms like Coursera and Simplilearn to help students gain industry-relevant skills and ease their transition from universities to jobs. Universities could better bridge this gap by focusing more on real-world problems in their e-learning systems.
Applying Web-Enabled Problem-Based Learning and Self-Regulated Learning to Ad...nadiashaharil
This document summarizes a study that applied web-enabled problem-based learning (PBL) and self-regulated learning (SRL) approaches to a computing education course in Taiwan's vocational schools. The instructor redesigned the course and conducted experiments applying PBL, SRL, and their combinations to examine their effects. Survey results found that the web-enabled pedagogies had mostly positive impacts on students and reinforced the instructor's confidence in further applying them. The study provides valuable experience for other instructors looking to implement innovative instructional designs and e-learning.
This document summarizes the California eLearning Census conducted by Brian Bridges to analyze online and blended learning in California K-12 schools. The census found that 18,500 students participated in full-time virtual learning, 76,300 students participated in blended learning models, and 17,500 students took online courses over the summer of 2011. Most blended learning utilized the self-blend model with an average of 400 students per district. The census confirmed predictions that blended learning would dominate over full-time virtual schools with 90% of students learning online at their school campus.
1. A 2008 survey found that 66% of school districts expect their online enrollments to grow, as the number of K-12 students taking online courses increased 47% between 2005-2006 and 2007-2008 to over 1 million students.
2. Online learning helps meet the needs of various students by providing extra help, credit recovery, advanced, and college-level courses, especially benefiting small rural districts by offering courses they could not otherwise provide.
3. Research shows that online and blended learning can be as effective as face-to-face instruction, depending on factors like student motivation, activities, and interaction with content, instructors, and peers. Blended learning combines the best of online and in
Academic Dishonesty Lived Experiences Of Students Receiving Services From On...Sarah Marie
1. The document discusses a study examining the lived experiences of students who use online academic commissions, which provide paid services to complete school assignments and exams.
2. These commissions have grown with the rise of online learning during the pandemic, and some see them as enabling academic dishonesty.
3. The study uses a phenomenological qualitative approach to understand students' perspectives on using these services and how it might impact education quality.
The document summarizes trends in online learning and discusses strategies for implementing successful online education programs. Key points include:
- Online learning in K-12 has grown rapidly in recent years and is expected to continue growing. Nearly 30% of higher ed students took an online course in 2009.
- Effective online courses require high-quality content, strong teacher-student interaction, proctored assessments, and support for struggling students. Student self-motivation and time management are important skills.
- Research on an online math course found no significant difference in performance between online and face-to-face students. Policymakers are encouraged to expand access to online learning options.
Merging a hybrid course with a fully online course.guestc503c25
To meet the different learning preferences of graduate nursing students within a single course a hybrid or blended option was offered alongside a fully online option. This pilot study examined the processes and outcomes of this effort.
Merging a hybrid/blended course with a fully online course.guestc503c25
This slide set describes a pilot study examining the merger of a hybrid/blended course with a fully online course in a graduate school of nursing to meet varying learner preferences.
THE WEB-BASED EDUCATION JOURNEY: A CONSTANT LIFELINEcscpconf
E-learning has revolutionized our realm in more than just a listable number of ways. But it took
a paradigm shift when it entered the threshold of the varsity system. With the prevailing spoonfeeding
era, are the students really ¬industry ready? We answer that by confirming a fact: webbased
learning has become the oxygen of freshers in the IT Industry instead of the traditional
learning done through graduation. Furthermore, are university enforced e-learning assessment
systems a true representation of a student's proficiency? This paper is a peep into what webbased
e-learning systems are to a student of today's world, by giving an overview of universitylevel
e-learning in India deploying an example from SRM University's organizational
framework. It assesses a key e-learning trend, the implementation of which bridges the gap
between universities and the industry. It is proposed to provide constructive feedback to the elearning
community and shine some light on areas of scope for future developments.
This document discusses online and blended learning models being implemented in California schools. It provides an overview of different blended learning models such as rotation, flex, and hybrid virtual schools. It also summarizes the results of California's eLearning Census which found that around 18,600 students are enrolled in virtual schools while around 79,800 students participate in blended learning programs. The document emphasizes the importance of selecting high-quality online courses that are engaging, make good use of technology, and have been properly reviewed. It outlines several factors schools should consider when evaluating online courses.
The primary goal of this research was to investigate AOU students' conceptions of the quality of online experience through the learning management system in supporting their classroom tutorials. A 32-item questionnaire was administered to a randomly selected sample (205) of Elementary Education students at the AOU Jordan Branch. On one hand, the results showed that the objectives of the courses were very clear to students, online materials on the learning management system were interesting and supported to classroom learning, students preferred online quizzes, the online materials supported key assessment tasks and tutors provided continuous access to relevant information about assessment. On the other hand, the findings revealed that the online materials and e-activities were too loaded for the students to understand thoroughly, and much of the feedback they received from the tutor was not helpful. The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences among students’ views of BL or their overall satisfaction of the online experience that could be attributed to gender or academic achievement level. Results suggest some pedagogical implications for tutors and programmer coordinators.
(1) Six secondary pre-service teachers participated in a virtual internship instead of a traditional in-person internship.
(2) The primary reason they chose the virtual internship was convenience - it allowed more flexibility to work other jobs and meet family responsibilities while completing their internship remotely.
(3) They felt the virtual internship prepared them for online teaching careers but some had doubts about their preparation for traditional in-person teaching.
Online learning provides greater access to education through collaboration between the internet and classroom. It utilizes online resources to help students meet state standards, with teachers guiding students' interactions with online materials rather than simply presenting information. Online courses are developed by subject experts and moderated by e-moderators who encourage participation. Successful online learning depends on appropriate class sizes, use of online time, development of online communities, and occasional face-to-face meetings. Assessment focuses on participation, which is often a factor in grades. Online learning benefits students who require specialized instruction or have scheduling challenges.
JOURNAL OF EDUCATORS ONLINETEACHING QUANTITATIVE COURSES Okarenahmanny4c
The document summarizes a study that examined whether Pearson's MyOmLab learning tool called Quiz Me Mastery Points is effective for teaching quantitative courses online. The study analyzed data from 174 students across 4 semesters in undergraduate and graduate operations management courses that used MyOmLab. It found a significant correlation between the Mastery Points students earned through Quiz Me and their test scores, suggesting Quiz Me is an effective learning tool. The study also aimed to determine if other factors like time spent earning points and student level (undergraduate vs graduate) impacted test performance.
NACOL Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Educationlhmiles2
This document discusses blended learning, which combines online and face-to-face education. Blended learning is likely to become the predominant teaching model as it utilizes the best aspects of both online and in-person instruction. The document provides examples of how some schools and programs are already implementing blended learning approaches and explores benefits such as engaging students, meeting individual needs, and using online content and curricula to supplement classroom teaching.
AERA 2022 - Teachers' Perceptions of K–12 Online Learning: An Action Research...Michael Barbour
Azukas, M. E., & Barbour, M. K. (2022, April). Teachers' perceptions of K–12 online learning: An action research project in a graduate course [Paper]. Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
National Seminar on Social Media Networks and Society organised by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai and Indian Council of Social Science Research (IMPRESS), New Delhi on 3rd February 2021
I N T E R N A T I O N A L E D U C A T I O N A L S C I E N T I F I C R E S E A...S. Raj Kumar
Present scenario, E-learning resources gain access to classrooms around the world at an extremely rapid pace. In the wake of this influx, educators face growing challenges as they teach a much “wired” and more and more “wireless” generation of students using technology that is evolving every day. This paper deals with the electronic resources (E-Resources) and their different types. The information seeking behavior of students, researchers and faculty in the electronic milieu are thrashing out in detail, looks at the E- resources created by some organizations are highlighted for access. The main objective of the present Study is to find out the study on E-learning Resources Access and Academic Performance among Under Graduate Students. Normative Survey method was adopted to collect the relevant data for the present study. The tool E-learning Resources Scale (ELRAS) developed and standardized by S. Raja kumar and P. Pachaiyappan, was used to collect data for the present study. The Researcher randomly selected 330 Under Graduate Students studying in Government, Government Aided and Private Colleges in and around Vellore and Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. The result existing study was done in order to find the E-Learning Resources Access and Academic Performance of under Graduate Students on the whole it perceived the data explores several factors which are significant in parenteral annual income of E-learning Resources Access and the study Academic performance is significant in Stream and E-device using hours of undergraduate students. Keywords: E-learning, E-resources, E- Access, Academic performance, Under-graduate Students.
COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION: NEW FRONTIER FOR FUTURE EDUCATIONFaisalWali
Business Education & Accreditation (BEA) is distributed in print and through EBSCOHost, ProQuest ABI/Inform and SSRN.
The Journal is listed in Cabell’s publishing opportunity directories and Cabell's online. The Journal is also indexed Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory.
The Journal is ranked in The Australian Business Deans Council Ranking.
Impact Academy is a school community where strong connections between students, staff, and teachers can be felt. A brief conversation between a student and office manager shows that Impact treats each student as an individual, not just a nameless number. There is a culture of family and community at Impact, where close relationships provide encouragement and motivation for students and teachers in their academic work. Personal connections, rather than impersonal treatment of students, are central to Impact Academy.
This study compared learning outcomes and student satisfaction between an online graduate course and an equivalent face-to-face course. The study assessed student ratings of the instructor and course, perceptions of student-instructor interaction, course structure and support, as well as learning outcomes like course grades and student self-assessment of content knowledge. While students in the face-to-face course had slightly more positive views of the instructor and course quality, there was no significant difference in learning outcomes between the two course formats. The findings provide insight for developing and delivering effective online instruction.
intro to online tools for teaching and learning.pdfssuser906a9b
A Teacher is responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels.
Teachers must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans.
We must be study each and every topics in syllabus
We must see videos of various experts for each topic from all units.
Preparation of subject mapping
Symp.improving first yearretentionthroughsocialnetworkingMichaelWeston
This document summarizes a presentation about Purdue University Calumet's program to improve first-year student retention through the use of social networking and learning communities. The program placed new students into physical and virtual learning communities with block schedules of common courses. It utilized the university portal and Facebook groups for student and faculty communication. An evaluation found that students were more engaged when instructors actively used the Facebook groups, and preliminary findings suggest the program improved student satisfaction and connections.
Next Generation Engineering Education White Paper (2)Andy Lau
- Engineering education and training is virtually non-existent in K-12 education in most states according to a Purdue University study, and many educators believe engineering concepts should be introduced at an earlier age.
- New standards and programs aim to improve STEM education beginning in middle school through hands-on learning opportunities, but misconceptions still limit girls' and women's participation in the field.
- At the university level, flipped classroom models and virtual learning tools are helping to engage students and make the most of limited classroom time for technical subjects like engineering.
Business UseWeek 1 Assignment #1Instructions1. Plea.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Use
Week 1: Assignment #1
Instructions
1. Please read these two articles:
· Using forensics against a fitbit device to solve a murder: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-fitbit-alibi-21st-century-technology-used-to-help-solve-wisconsin-moms-murder/
· How Amazon Echo could be forensically analyzed! https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/6/14189384/amazon-echo-murder-evidence-surveillance-data
2. Then go around in your residence / dwelling (home, apartment, condo, etc) and be creative.
3. Identify at least five appliances or devices that you THINK could be forensically analyzed and then identify how this might be useful in an investigation. Note - do not count your computer or mobile device. Those are obvious!
4. I expect at least one paragraph answer for each device.
Why did I assign this?
The goal is to have you start THINKING about how any device, that is capable of holding electronic data (and transmitting to the Internet) could be useful in a particular investigation!
Due Date
This is due by Sunday, May 10th at 11:59PM
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Informative speech on George Stinney Jr.
A. Info research analysis
The general purpose of the speech was to inform people about the civil injustice being done against the African American community in the United States. The specific purpose of the speech was to portray to the audience how an innocent 14-year old black boy suffered in the hands of the South Carolina State law enforcing officers. He was falsely accused of killing two white girls and electrocuted within two months after conviction.
I decided the topic of my speech after perusing through all the suggested topics ad found that the story of George Stinney Jr. was touching and emotional entirely.
This topic benefits the audience and the society in general by giving them an insight of the cruelty that the American law system has against the African American community. The audience gets to know how the shady investigations were done with claims that George had pleaded guilty to the charges of murder when there was no real evidence tying him to the crime or a signed plea agreement.
The alternative view that I found in the research was the version of the investigating officer of the case who claimed that the 14-year old boy managed to kill two girls aged 11 and 7 with a blunt object and ditch them in a nearby trench. This alternative point of view did not make sense because it is hard for a 14-year old boy to use the force that was reported by postmortem results to kill the girls. Therefore, I knew everything was a lie and I had to take the point of view of George’s innocence.
B. informative outline
Introduction:
George Stinney Jr. was an African American boy born on October 21, 1929 in Pinewood, South Carolina, U.S. He is considered as the youngest person to be executed by the United State government in 20th century.
Main body
Investigations of the alleged crimes (Bickford, 05)
The investigations concerning the alleged crimes of George S.
Business UsePALADIN ASSIGNMENT ScenarioYou are give.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Use
PALADIN ASSIGNMENT
Scenario:
You are given a PC and you are faced with this scenario: you don’t know the password to the PC which means you can’t login so you can use a forensic tool like FTK IMAGER to capture the hard drive as a bit-for-bit forensic image AND/OR
1. The hard drive is either soldiered onto the motherboard (there are some new hard drives like this!) or cannot be removed because the screws are stripped (this has happened to me);
2. Even if you figured out the password or got an admin password the PC may have its USB ports blocked via a GPO policy (this is very common in corporations now);
3. Even if you can get the GPO policy overridden you may have some concerns about putting it on the network (which is true especially if you are dealing with malware).
So what you can you do? The best solution is to boot the PC up into forensically sound environment that lets you bypass the password aspect; GPO policy; etc and take a bit-for-bit image. One software that has done the job very well for me is Paladin.
How to get points
If you can send me a screenshot showing me that you had installed Paladin .ISO and made your USB device a bootable device with Paladin using Rufus then you get 10 points.
If you can send me a screenshot showing that you had a chance to boot your computer into Paladin then you will earn an extra 10 points. It is not necessary for you to take a forensic image of your PC but I have included generic instructions here.
Assumptions:
1. You have downloaded Rufus on your computer
2. You have downloaded Paladin on your computer.
Instructions:
1. Make sure you have at least one USB drive.
2. If not down already, download Rufus from https://rufus.ie/.
3. If not done already, download the Paladin ISO image from this website: https://sumuri.com/product/paladin-64-bit-version-7/ which is free. It’s suggested price is $25.00 but you can adjust the price to $0 then order. To be clear – do not pay anything.
4. Insert the USB device in your computer.
5. Run Rufus where you install the Paladin .ISO file on the USB device and make it bootable. Now I could provide you step by step instructions, but this is a Masters class so I want you to explore a bit and figure this out. One good video is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6JehM0WDTI.
6. After you are done using Rufus where you have installed Paladin.ISO on the USB device and made it bootable then make sure the USB device is in the PC.
7. Restart your PC. Press F9(HP) laptop) or F12 (Dell laptop) so you can be taken into the BIOS bootup menu.
8. This is where things get a bit tricky e.g. your compute may be configured differently where you have to adjust your BIOS settings. If you do not feel comfortable doing this then stop here. I do not want you to mess up your computer. You have already earned ten extra points!
9. If you still proceed then you will see a list of bootable devices. You may, for example, see a list of devices. Pick the device .
Academic Dishonesty Lived Experiences Of Students Receiving Services From On...Sarah Marie
1. The document discusses a study examining the lived experiences of students who use online academic commissions, which provide paid services to complete school assignments and exams.
2. These commissions have grown with the rise of online learning during the pandemic, and some see them as enabling academic dishonesty.
3. The study uses a phenomenological qualitative approach to understand students' perspectives on using these services and how it might impact education quality.
The document summarizes trends in online learning and discusses strategies for implementing successful online education programs. Key points include:
- Online learning in K-12 has grown rapidly in recent years and is expected to continue growing. Nearly 30% of higher ed students took an online course in 2009.
- Effective online courses require high-quality content, strong teacher-student interaction, proctored assessments, and support for struggling students. Student self-motivation and time management are important skills.
- Research on an online math course found no significant difference in performance between online and face-to-face students. Policymakers are encouraged to expand access to online learning options.
Merging a hybrid course with a fully online course.guestc503c25
To meet the different learning preferences of graduate nursing students within a single course a hybrid or blended option was offered alongside a fully online option. This pilot study examined the processes and outcomes of this effort.
Merging a hybrid/blended course with a fully online course.guestc503c25
This slide set describes a pilot study examining the merger of a hybrid/blended course with a fully online course in a graduate school of nursing to meet varying learner preferences.
THE WEB-BASED EDUCATION JOURNEY: A CONSTANT LIFELINEcscpconf
E-learning has revolutionized our realm in more than just a listable number of ways. But it took
a paradigm shift when it entered the threshold of the varsity system. With the prevailing spoonfeeding
era, are the students really ¬industry ready? We answer that by confirming a fact: webbased
learning has become the oxygen of freshers in the IT Industry instead of the traditional
learning done through graduation. Furthermore, are university enforced e-learning assessment
systems a true representation of a student's proficiency? This paper is a peep into what webbased
e-learning systems are to a student of today's world, by giving an overview of universitylevel
e-learning in India deploying an example from SRM University's organizational
framework. It assesses a key e-learning trend, the implementation of which bridges the gap
between universities and the industry. It is proposed to provide constructive feedback to the elearning
community and shine some light on areas of scope for future developments.
This document discusses online and blended learning models being implemented in California schools. It provides an overview of different blended learning models such as rotation, flex, and hybrid virtual schools. It also summarizes the results of California's eLearning Census which found that around 18,600 students are enrolled in virtual schools while around 79,800 students participate in blended learning programs. The document emphasizes the importance of selecting high-quality online courses that are engaging, make good use of technology, and have been properly reviewed. It outlines several factors schools should consider when evaluating online courses.
The primary goal of this research was to investigate AOU students' conceptions of the quality of online experience through the learning management system in supporting their classroom tutorials. A 32-item questionnaire was administered to a randomly selected sample (205) of Elementary Education students at the AOU Jordan Branch. On one hand, the results showed that the objectives of the courses were very clear to students, online materials on the learning management system were interesting and supported to classroom learning, students preferred online quizzes, the online materials supported key assessment tasks and tutors provided continuous access to relevant information about assessment. On the other hand, the findings revealed that the online materials and e-activities were too loaded for the students to understand thoroughly, and much of the feedback they received from the tutor was not helpful. The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences among students’ views of BL or their overall satisfaction of the online experience that could be attributed to gender or academic achievement level. Results suggest some pedagogical implications for tutors and programmer coordinators.
(1) Six secondary pre-service teachers participated in a virtual internship instead of a traditional in-person internship.
(2) The primary reason they chose the virtual internship was convenience - it allowed more flexibility to work other jobs and meet family responsibilities while completing their internship remotely.
(3) They felt the virtual internship prepared them for online teaching careers but some had doubts about their preparation for traditional in-person teaching.
Online learning provides greater access to education through collaboration between the internet and classroom. It utilizes online resources to help students meet state standards, with teachers guiding students' interactions with online materials rather than simply presenting information. Online courses are developed by subject experts and moderated by e-moderators who encourage participation. Successful online learning depends on appropriate class sizes, use of online time, development of online communities, and occasional face-to-face meetings. Assessment focuses on participation, which is often a factor in grades. Online learning benefits students who require specialized instruction or have scheduling challenges.
JOURNAL OF EDUCATORS ONLINETEACHING QUANTITATIVE COURSES Okarenahmanny4c
The document summarizes a study that examined whether Pearson's MyOmLab learning tool called Quiz Me Mastery Points is effective for teaching quantitative courses online. The study analyzed data from 174 students across 4 semesters in undergraduate and graduate operations management courses that used MyOmLab. It found a significant correlation between the Mastery Points students earned through Quiz Me and their test scores, suggesting Quiz Me is an effective learning tool. The study also aimed to determine if other factors like time spent earning points and student level (undergraduate vs graduate) impacted test performance.
NACOL Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Educationlhmiles2
This document discusses blended learning, which combines online and face-to-face education. Blended learning is likely to become the predominant teaching model as it utilizes the best aspects of both online and in-person instruction. The document provides examples of how some schools and programs are already implementing blended learning approaches and explores benefits such as engaging students, meeting individual needs, and using online content and curricula to supplement classroom teaching.
AERA 2022 - Teachers' Perceptions of K–12 Online Learning: An Action Research...Michael Barbour
Azukas, M. E., & Barbour, M. K. (2022, April). Teachers' perceptions of K–12 online learning: An action research project in a graduate course [Paper]. Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
National Seminar on Social Media Networks and Society organised by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai and Indian Council of Social Science Research (IMPRESS), New Delhi on 3rd February 2021
I N T E R N A T I O N A L E D U C A T I O N A L S C I E N T I F I C R E S E A...S. Raj Kumar
Present scenario, E-learning resources gain access to classrooms around the world at an extremely rapid pace. In the wake of this influx, educators face growing challenges as they teach a much “wired” and more and more “wireless” generation of students using technology that is evolving every day. This paper deals with the electronic resources (E-Resources) and their different types. The information seeking behavior of students, researchers and faculty in the electronic milieu are thrashing out in detail, looks at the E- resources created by some organizations are highlighted for access. The main objective of the present Study is to find out the study on E-learning Resources Access and Academic Performance among Under Graduate Students. Normative Survey method was adopted to collect the relevant data for the present study. The tool E-learning Resources Scale (ELRAS) developed and standardized by S. Raja kumar and P. Pachaiyappan, was used to collect data for the present study. The Researcher randomly selected 330 Under Graduate Students studying in Government, Government Aided and Private Colleges in and around Vellore and Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. The result existing study was done in order to find the E-Learning Resources Access and Academic Performance of under Graduate Students on the whole it perceived the data explores several factors which are significant in parenteral annual income of E-learning Resources Access and the study Academic performance is significant in Stream and E-device using hours of undergraduate students. Keywords: E-learning, E-resources, E- Access, Academic performance, Under-graduate Students.
COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION: NEW FRONTIER FOR FUTURE EDUCATIONFaisalWali
Business Education & Accreditation (BEA) is distributed in print and through EBSCOHost, ProQuest ABI/Inform and SSRN.
The Journal is listed in Cabell’s publishing opportunity directories and Cabell's online. The Journal is also indexed Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory.
The Journal is ranked in The Australian Business Deans Council Ranking.
Impact Academy is a school community where strong connections between students, staff, and teachers can be felt. A brief conversation between a student and office manager shows that Impact treats each student as an individual, not just a nameless number. There is a culture of family and community at Impact, where close relationships provide encouragement and motivation for students and teachers in their academic work. Personal connections, rather than impersonal treatment of students, are central to Impact Academy.
This study compared learning outcomes and student satisfaction between an online graduate course and an equivalent face-to-face course. The study assessed student ratings of the instructor and course, perceptions of student-instructor interaction, course structure and support, as well as learning outcomes like course grades and student self-assessment of content knowledge. While students in the face-to-face course had slightly more positive views of the instructor and course quality, there was no significant difference in learning outcomes between the two course formats. The findings provide insight for developing and delivering effective online instruction.
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A Teacher is responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels.
Teachers must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans.
We must be study each and every topics in syllabus
We must see videos of various experts for each topic from all units.
Preparation of subject mapping
Symp.improving first yearretentionthroughsocialnetworkingMichaelWeston
This document summarizes a presentation about Purdue University Calumet's program to improve first-year student retention through the use of social networking and learning communities. The program placed new students into physical and virtual learning communities with block schedules of common courses. It utilized the university portal and Facebook groups for student and faculty communication. An evaluation found that students were more engaged when instructors actively used the Facebook groups, and preliminary findings suggest the program improved student satisfaction and connections.
Next Generation Engineering Education White Paper (2)Andy Lau
- Engineering education and training is virtually non-existent in K-12 education in most states according to a Purdue University study, and many educators believe engineering concepts should be introduced at an earlier age.
- New standards and programs aim to improve STEM education beginning in middle school through hands-on learning opportunities, but misconceptions still limit girls' and women's participation in the field.
- At the university level, flipped classroom models and virtual learning tools are helping to engage students and make the most of limited classroom time for technical subjects like engineering.
Business UseWeek 1 Assignment #1Instructions1. Plea.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Use
Week 1: Assignment #1
Instructions
1. Please read these two articles:
· Using forensics against a fitbit device to solve a murder: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-fitbit-alibi-21st-century-technology-used-to-help-solve-wisconsin-moms-murder/
· How Amazon Echo could be forensically analyzed! https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/6/14189384/amazon-echo-murder-evidence-surveillance-data
2. Then go around in your residence / dwelling (home, apartment, condo, etc) and be creative.
3. Identify at least five appliances or devices that you THINK could be forensically analyzed and then identify how this might be useful in an investigation. Note - do not count your computer or mobile device. Those are obvious!
4. I expect at least one paragraph answer for each device.
Why did I assign this?
The goal is to have you start THINKING about how any device, that is capable of holding electronic data (and transmitting to the Internet) could be useful in a particular investigation!
Due Date
This is due by Sunday, May 10th at 11:59PM
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Informative speech on George Stinney Jr.
A. Info research analysis
The general purpose of the speech was to inform people about the civil injustice being done against the African American community in the United States. The specific purpose of the speech was to portray to the audience how an innocent 14-year old black boy suffered in the hands of the South Carolina State law enforcing officers. He was falsely accused of killing two white girls and electrocuted within two months after conviction.
I decided the topic of my speech after perusing through all the suggested topics ad found that the story of George Stinney Jr. was touching and emotional entirely.
This topic benefits the audience and the society in general by giving them an insight of the cruelty that the American law system has against the African American community. The audience gets to know how the shady investigations were done with claims that George had pleaded guilty to the charges of murder when there was no real evidence tying him to the crime or a signed plea agreement.
The alternative view that I found in the research was the version of the investigating officer of the case who claimed that the 14-year old boy managed to kill two girls aged 11 and 7 with a blunt object and ditch them in a nearby trench. This alternative point of view did not make sense because it is hard for a 14-year old boy to use the force that was reported by postmortem results to kill the girls. Therefore, I knew everything was a lie and I had to take the point of view of George’s innocence.
B. informative outline
Introduction:
George Stinney Jr. was an African American boy born on October 21, 1929 in Pinewood, South Carolina, U.S. He is considered as the youngest person to be executed by the United State government in 20th century.
Main body
Investigations of the alleged crimes (Bickford, 05)
The investigations concerning the alleged crimes of George S.
Business UsePALADIN ASSIGNMENT ScenarioYou are give.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Use
PALADIN ASSIGNMENT
Scenario:
You are given a PC and you are faced with this scenario: you don’t know the password to the PC which means you can’t login so you can use a forensic tool like FTK IMAGER to capture the hard drive as a bit-for-bit forensic image AND/OR
1. The hard drive is either soldiered onto the motherboard (there are some new hard drives like this!) or cannot be removed because the screws are stripped (this has happened to me);
2. Even if you figured out the password or got an admin password the PC may have its USB ports blocked via a GPO policy (this is very common in corporations now);
3. Even if you can get the GPO policy overridden you may have some concerns about putting it on the network (which is true especially if you are dealing with malware).
So what you can you do? The best solution is to boot the PC up into forensically sound environment that lets you bypass the password aspect; GPO policy; etc and take a bit-for-bit image. One software that has done the job very well for me is Paladin.
How to get points
If you can send me a screenshot showing me that you had installed Paladin .ISO and made your USB device a bootable device with Paladin using Rufus then you get 10 points.
If you can send me a screenshot showing that you had a chance to boot your computer into Paladin then you will earn an extra 10 points. It is not necessary for you to take a forensic image of your PC but I have included generic instructions here.
Assumptions:
1. You have downloaded Rufus on your computer
2. You have downloaded Paladin on your computer.
Instructions:
1. Make sure you have at least one USB drive.
2. If not down already, download Rufus from https://rufus.ie/.
3. If not done already, download the Paladin ISO image from this website: https://sumuri.com/product/paladin-64-bit-version-7/ which is free. It’s suggested price is $25.00 but you can adjust the price to $0 then order. To be clear – do not pay anything.
4. Insert the USB device in your computer.
5. Run Rufus where you install the Paladin .ISO file on the USB device and make it bootable. Now I could provide you step by step instructions, but this is a Masters class so I want you to explore a bit and figure this out. One good video is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6JehM0WDTI.
6. After you are done using Rufus where you have installed Paladin.ISO on the USB device and made it bootable then make sure the USB device is in the PC.
7. Restart your PC. Press F9(HP) laptop) or F12 (Dell laptop) so you can be taken into the BIOS bootup menu.
8. This is where things get a bit tricky e.g. your compute may be configured differently where you have to adjust your BIOS settings. If you do not feel comfortable doing this then stop here. I do not want you to mess up your computer. You have already earned ten extra points!
9. If you still proceed then you will see a list of bootable devices. You may, for example, see a list of devices. Pick the device .
Business UsePractical Connection WorkThis work is a writte.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Use
Practical Connection Work
This work is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and been put into practice within their own career.
Assignment:
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course, to date, have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment.
If you are not currently working, then this is where you can be creative and identify how you THINK this could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
Provide a 500 word minimum reflection.
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
You should NOT provide an overview of the assignments given in the course. Reflect and write about how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.
// Pediatric depressionTherapy for Pediatric Clients with Mood Disorders
An African American Child Suffering From Depression
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The client is an 8-year-old African American male who arrives at the ER with his mother. He is exhibiting signs of depression.
Client complained of feeling “sad” Mother reports that teacher said child is withdrawn from peers in class Mother notes decreased appetite and occasional periods of irritation Client reached all developmental landmarks at appropriate ages Physical exam unremarkable Laboratory studies WNL Child referred to psychiatry for evaluation Client seen by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MENTAL STATUS EXAM
Alert & oriented X 3, speech clear, coherent, goal directed, spontaneous. Self-reported mood is “sad”. Affect somewhat blunted, but child smiled appropriately at various points throughout the clinical interview. He denies visual or auditory hallucinations. No delusional or paranoid thought processes noted. Judgment and insight appear to be age-appropriate. He is not endorsing active suicidal ideation, but does admit that he often thinks about himself being dead and what it would be like to be dead.
The PMHNP administers the Children's Depression Rating Scale, obtaining a score of 30 (indicating significant depression)
RESOURCES
§ Poznanski, E., & Mokros, H. (1996). Child Depression Rating Scale--Revised. Los Angeles, CA: Western Psychological Services.
Decision Point OneSelect what the PMHNP should do:Begin Zoloft 25 mg orally daily
Begin Paxil 10 mg orally daily
Begin Wellbutrin 75 mg orally BID
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Business System Analyst
SUMMARY:
· Cognos Business In experience intelligence with expertise in Software Design, Development, and Analysis, Teradata, Testing, Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence tools.
· Expertise in Cognos 11/10.2, 10.1, 8.x (Query Studio, Report Studio, Analysis Studio, Business Insight/Workspace, Business Insight/Workspace Advanced, Metric Studio (Score carding), Framework Manager, Cognos Connection)
· Expertise in Installation and Configuration of Cognos BI Products in Distributed environment on Windows
· Expertise with Framework Manager Modeling (Physical Layer, Business Layer, Packages) and Complex Report building with Report Studio.
· Expertise developing complex reports using drill-through reports, prompts, dashboards, master-detail, burst-reports, dynamic filtering in Cognos.
· Expertise in creating Dashboard reports using Java Script in Report studio.
· Expertise in building scorecard reports and dashboard reports using metric studio.
· Expertise with Transformer models and cubes that were used in Power play analysis and also these cubes were used in various Analysis Studio reports.
· Expertise with MDX Functions in Report Studio using Multi-dimensional Sources.
· Expertise with Cognos security (LDAP, Active Directory, Access manager, object level security, data security).
· Expertise with Tabbed Inter-phases and with Interactive Behavior of value based chart highlighting.
· Sound Skills in developing SQL Scripts, PL/SQL Stored Procedures, functions, packages.
· Expertise on production support and troubleshoot/test issues with existing reports and cubes.
· Experienced with MS SQL Server BI Tools like SSIS, SSRS and SSAS.
· Expertise in creation of packages, Data and Control tasks, Reports and Cubes using MS SQL Server BI Tools.
· Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and interact with end users to gather requirements for reporting.
· Good understanding of business process in Financial, Insurance and Healthcare areas.
· Expertise in infrastructure design for the cognos environment and security setup for different groups as per business requirement.
· Creating training material on all the Ad-Hoc training
· Expertise in all the basic administrative tasks like deployments, routing rule setup’s , user group setup , folder level securities etc.
· Have deployment knowledge of IBM Cognos report in Application servers like WAS.
· Have knowledge on handling securities and administration functionalities on IBM Cognos 10.x
· Good work ethics, detail oriented, fast learner, team oriented, flexible and adaptable to all kinds of stressful environments. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Technical Skills:
BI Platform
Cognos 11,10.2, 10.1, 8.x (Query Studio, Report Studio, Analysis Studio, Business Insight/Workspace, Business Insight/Workspace Advanced, Metric Studio (Score carding), Framework Manager, Cognos Connection)
Data Base
MS Access, MS SQL Server, Orac.
Business StrategyOrganizations have to develop an international .docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Strategy
Organizations have to develop an international Human Resources Management Strategy, when they expand globally. Which do you think is more critical for international Human Resource Management:
Understanding the cultural environment, or
Understanding the political and legal environment?
Please choose 1 position and give a rationale; examples are also a way to demonstrate your understanding of the learning concepts.
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Business StrategyGroup BCase Study- KFC Business Analysis.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Strategy
Group B
Case Study- KFC Business Analysis
Abstract
Introduced in 1952 by Colonel Sanders
Second largest restaurant chain today in terms of popularity
Annual revenue of $23 billion
Diversified its menu to suit cultural needs of people across different countries
Hindering factors in KFC’s growth are growing consumer health consciousness, animal welfare criticism, environmental criticism
Introduction
KFC was born in 1952 and its founder was Colonel Sanders
First franchise to grow globally over international market
By the 1960s – 1980s the market was booming in countries like England, Mexico, China
Management and ownership transferred over the years to Heublin, Yum Brands and PepsiCo.
Annual revenue of $23 billion in 2013
KFC had expanded its menu to suit cultural needs of people across different countries
Hindering factors in KFC’s growth are growing consumer health consciousness, animal welfare criticism, environmental criticism, logistic management issue in UK, cultural differences in Asian countries towards accepting the fried chicken menu.
Factors contributing to KFC’s global success
The core reason for KFCs success is it’s mandate to follow strict franchise protocols that have continuously satisfied customers demands:
The quality of the chicken cooked in KFC has certain specific guidelines
The size of the restaurant should be 24x60 feet.
The restaurant washrooms and ktichen has certain cleanliness standards
Food that is not sold off needs to be trashed
The workers need to have a specific clothing and uniform.
A certain % of the gross earnings should be used for advertisement and R&D
Air conditioning is mandatory in the outlets
Global number of KFC restaurants in the past decade
Importance of cultural factors to KFC’s sales success in India and China
Culture is the collective programming of the human mind that distinguishes the members of one human group from those of another. Culture in this sense is a system of collectively held values
“Culture is everything that people have, think, and do as members of their society”, which demonstrating that culture is made up of (1) material objects; (2) ideas, values, attitudes and beliefs; and (3) specified, or expected behavior.
Many scholars have theorized and studied the notion of cross-cultural adaptation, which tends to move from one culture to another one, by learning the elements such as rules, norms, customs, and language of the new culture (Oberg 1960, Keefe and Padilla 1987, Kealey 1989). According to Ady (1995),
“Cultural adaptation is the evolutionary process by which an individual modifies his personal habits and customs to fit into a particular culture. It can also refer to gradual changes within a culture or society that occur as people from different backgrounds participating in the culture and sharing their perspectives and practices.”
Cultural factors in India that go against KFC’s original recipe.
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Business Strategy Differentiation, Cost Leadership, a.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
This document discusses various concepts related to business strategy and competitive advantage. It begins by defining a business-level strategy and outlining the "who, what, why, and how" of competing for advantage. It then discusses how industry and firm effects jointly determine competitive advantage. Key ideas around generating and sustaining advantage through barriers to imitation are presented. The document also discusses concepts like differentiation advantage, cost leadership, learning curves, economies of scale, value chains, and the resource-based view of the firm. Strategic coherence and dynamic strategic activity systems are defined.
Business RequirementsReference number Document Control.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Requirements
Reference number:
Document Control
Change Record
Date
Author
Version
Change Reference
Reviewers
Name
Position
Table of Contents
2Document Control
1
Business Requirements
4
1.1
Project Overview
4
1.2
Background including current process
4
1.3
Scope
4
1.3.1
Scope of Project
4
1.3.2
Constraints and Assumptions
5
1.3.3
Risks
5
1.3.4
Scope Control
5
1.3.5
Relationship to Other Systems/Projects
5
1.3.6
Definition of Terms (if applicable)
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1 Business Requirements
1.1 Project Overview
Provide a short, yet complete, overview of the project.
1.2 Background including current process
Describe the background to the project, (same section may be reused in the Quality Plan) include:
This project is
The project goal is to
The IT role for this project is
1.3 Scope
1.3.1 Scope of Project
The scope of this project includes a number of areas. For each area, there should be a corresponding strategy for incorporating these areas into the overall project.
Applications
In order to meet the target production date, only these applications will be implemented:
Sites
These sites are considered part of the implementation:
Process Re-engineering
Re-engineering will
Customization
Customizations will be limited to
Interfaces
the interfaces included are:
Architecture
Application and Technical Architecture will
Conversion
Only the following data and volume will be considered for conversion:
Testing
Testing will include only
Funding
Project funding is limited to
Training
Training will be
Education
Education will include
1.3.2 Constraints and Assumptions
The following constraints have been identified:
The following assumptions have been made in defining the scope, objectives and approach:
1.3.3 Risks
The following risks have been identified as possibly affecting the project during its progression:
1.3.4 Scope Control
The control of changes to the scope identified in this document will be managed through the Change Control, with business owner representative approval for any changes that affect cost or timeline for the project.
1.3.5 Relationship to Other Systems/Projects
It is the responsibility of the business unit to inform IT of other business initiatives that may impact the project. The following are known business initiatives:
1.3.6 Definition of Terms (if applicable)
List any definitions that will be used throughout the duration of the project.
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Business ProposalThe Business Proposal is the major writing .docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Proposal
The Business Proposal is the major writing assignment in the course. You are to create and submit a formal proposal that suggests how to change something within an organization. This organization can be large or small, a place of employment now or in the past, or an organization to which the students belong. From past experiences, it is best to use a business with fewer than 200 employees, and one with which you have personal experience. It could be a place where you currently work or a place you have worked or volunteered in the past.
The change can be specific to a unit or can apply to the whole organization; it can relate to how important information is distributed, who has access to important information, how information is accessed, or any other change in practices the students see as having a benefit. The proposal should be directed to the person or committee with the power to authorize the change. However, if you are working within a large organization, and asking for a small organizational change, communicating with a CEO or president may not make the most sense. You need to think about who within the organization might be the best person for the type of change suggested.
For the submission, you are to follow the guidelines for formal proposals available in Chapter 10 of the text. You can review 10.1, 10.4, and 10.19 for more information about specific components for a well-written formal business proposal. A complete proposal must have all required sections of a formal report excluding the copy of an RFP and the Authorization. The final draft of the proposal should be 1500–2000 words, and include the following necessary formal proposal components:
Letter of transmittal
Executive summary
Title page
Table of contents
List of illustrations
Introduction
Background: Purpose/problem
Proposal: plan, schedule, details
Staffing
Budget
Appendix
Formatting does matter for this assignment, and you are to check the text for details about how to format and draft the different proposal segments. Proposals don't just have text; graphics and charts are necessary, too. In addition, research is important, and footnotes and references must be included. All content should be concise, clear, and detailed. The proposal should be well-written with appropriate grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
This is a scaffolded writing project that consists of four assignments.
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Business ProjectProject Progress Evaluation Feedback Form .docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Project
Project Progress Evaluation
Feedback Form Week 3
Date:
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Student Name:
__________________________________________________
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Project Title: Effect Of Increasing Training Budget
Project Type: Business Research
Researchers:
Has a topic been chosen and a problem statement created?
Yes { } NO { }
Was the problem statement submitted in a 1-4 page paper that includes an introduction to the topic with appropriate documentation?
Yes { } No { }
Specifically, if any, needs additional content or rewriting to create more clarity? What specific recommendations do you have to help in this process?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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What is your workable timetable that states specific objectives and target completion dates for completing the final draft of the plan? Write the timetable below:
________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Feedback Form #3 – Project Proposal and Plan
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BUSINESS PROCESSES IN THE FUNCTION OF COST MANAGEMENT IN H.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
BUSINESS PROCESSES IN THE FUNCTION OF COST
MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS
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IVANA DRAŽIĆ LUTILSKY
Departement of Accounting
Faculty of Economics and Business
University of Zagreb
Croatia
[email protected]
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LUCIJA JUROŠ
Faculty of Economics and Business
[email protected]
Abstract: This paper is dealing with the importance of business processes regarding costs
tracking and cost management in healthcare institutions. Various changes within the health
care system and funding of hospitals require the introduction of management information
systems and cost accounting. The introduction of cost accounting in public hospitals would
allow the planning and control of costs, monitoring of costs per patient or service and the
calculation of indicators for the analysis and assessment of the economic performance of the
business of public hospitals and lead to the transparency of budget spending. A model that
would be suited to the introduction in the public hospital is full cost allocation model based on
activities or processes that occur, known as the ABC method. Given that this is a calculation
of cost of services provided through various internal business processes, it is important to
identify all business processes in order to be able to calculate the costs incurred by services.
Although the hospital does not do business with the aim to make a profit, they must follow all
the costs (direct and indirect) to be able to calculate the full costs i.e. the price of the service
provided. In addition, the long-term sustainability of business activities in terms of funding
difficulties and the continuous growth of cost of services provided, hospitals must control and
reduce the cost of the program and specific activities. Therefore, the objective of this paper is
to point out the importance of business processes while introducing ABC method.
Keywords: Business Processes, Cost management, ABC method, Healthcare Institutions
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This work has been fully supported by University of Zagreb funding the project “Business processes in the
implementation of cost management in healthcare system”, Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or
recommendations expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of
University of Zagreb.
mailto:[email protected]
1 Introduction
In recent years, the efficiency of the management in health care services and the system of
quality in health care institutions significantly increased. Patients expect more from
healthcare providers and higher standards of care. At the same time, those who pay for
health services are increasingly concerned about the rising costs of health care services, but
also the potential ineffectiveness of the health care system. Consequently, there is a broad
interest in understanding the ways of efficient work of health care management and .
Business Process Management JournalBusiness process manageme.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Process Management Journal
Business process management: a maturity assessment of Saudi Arabian
organizations
Omar AlShathry,
Article information:
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organizations", Business Process Management Journal, Vol. 22 Issue: 3, pp.507-521, https://
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Business process management:
a maturity assessment of Saudi
Arabian organizations
Omar AlShathry
Department of Information Systems,
Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Purpose – Business Process Management (BPM) has become increasingly common among organizations
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Business Plan[Your Name], Owner
Purdue Global
BUSINESS PLAN
Date
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Product
1.2 Customers
1.3 What Drives Us
2. COMPANY DESCRIPTION
2.1 Mission and Vision Statements
2.2 Principal Members at Startup (In Unit 7 you will expand on this section to include medium and long term personnel plans for all team members, including the line staff.)
2.2.1 Using chapter 10 of your text, write the plan, using the section in Chapter 10 that shows how to introduce each team member and describe their background and responsibilities. You will start with the leaders and managers, then discuss other employees as needed for your company to grow.
2.2.2 Use this spreadsheet to show the planning
Leaders/managers (unit 1)
When needed (number of months/years after opening)
Outside Services Needed
Key Functions
Add line staff (Unit 7)
2.3 Legal Structure
3. MARKET RESEARCH
3.1 Industry (from SBA, Business Guides by Industry, and Bureau of Labor Statistics)
3.1.1 Industry description
3.2.1 Resources used
3.2 Customers (from SBA site fill in worksheet, then use text for spreadsheets and follow-up explanations)
Add SBA part here:
Then, fill in spreadsheet using this example from the text:
Housewife:
Married Couple:
Age:
35–65
Age:
35–55
Income:
Fixed
Income:
Medium to high
Sex:
Female
Sex:
Male or Female
Family:
Children living at home
Family:
0 to 2 children
Geographic:
Suburban
Geographic:
Suburban
Occupation:
Housewife
Occupation:
Varies
Attitude:
Security minded
Attitude:
Security minded, energy conscious
Older Couple:
Elderly:
Age:
55–75
Age:
70+
Income:
High or fixed
Income:
Fixed
Sex:
Male or Female
Sex:
Male or Female
Family:
Empty nest
Family:
Empty nest
Geographic:
Suburban
Geographic:
Suburban
Occupation:
White-collar or retired
Occupation:
Retired
Attitude:
Security minded, energy conscious
Attitude:
Security minded, energy conscious
Explain who you are targeting and where they are located. Insert information here using these guidelines:
Information About Your Target Market – Narrow your target market to a manageable size. Many businesses make the mistake of trying to appeal to too many target markets. Research and include the following information about your market:
Distinguishing characteristics – What are the critical needs of your potential customers? Are those needs being met? What are the demographics of the group and where are they located? Are there any seasonal or cyclical purchasing trends that may impact your business?
Size of the primary target market – In addition to the size of your market, what data can you include about the annual purchases your market makes in your industry? What is the forecasted market growth for this group? For more information, see the market research guide for tips and free government resources that can help you build a market profile.
How much market share can you gain? – What is the market share.
Business PlanCover Page Name of Project, Contact Info, Da.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
Business Plan
Cover Page
Name of Project, Contact Info, Date
Picture/graphics
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
The Company
The Project
The Industry
The Market
Distribution
Risk Factors
Financing
Sources
List of sources, specific articles, and websites
I WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION IN CHAT TO COMPLETE PROPOSAL.
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This document discusses business planning and program planning. It explains that a strategic plan specifies how a program will achieve its objectives, while a business plan defines the path of a business and includes its organizational structure and financial projections. The document also discusses how the financial projection element of a business plan can impact a program's strategic planning process by influencing the program's budget. Finally, it notes that a program plan should include a funding request, as outlined in a business plan, to help secure necessary resources and facilitate achieving the program's goals and objectives.
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Must be:
At required length or longer
Written in American English at graduate level
Received on or before the deadline
Must pass turn it in
Written in APA with references
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Business Plan Part IV
Part IV of the Business Plan
Part IV of the business plan is due in week 7. Together with this part, you must show to your instructor that you have implemented the necessary corrections based on the part I feedback.
Part IV Requirements
1. Financials Plan
a. Present an in-depth narrative to demonstrate the viability of your business to justify the need for funding.
b. In this section describe financial estimates and rationale which include financial statements and forms that document the viability of your proposed business and its soundness as an investment.
c. Tables and figures must be introduced in the narrative.
i. Describe the form of business (sole-proprietor, LLC, or Corporation).
ii. Prepare three-year projections for income, expenses, and sources of funds.
iii. Base predictions on industry and historical trends.
iv. Make realistic assumptions.
v. Allow for funding changes at different stages of your company’s growth.
vi. Present a written rationale for your projections.
vii. Indicate your startup costs.
viii. Detail how startup funds will be used to advance your proposed business
ix. List current capital and any other sources of funding you may have
x. Document your calculations.
xi. Use reasonable estimates or actual data (where possible).
2. Continuous Improvement System
a. Present a brief summary of the continuous improvement processes that you will utilize for quality management (Six sigma, TQM, etc).
.
BUSINESS PLAN FORMAT Whether you plan to apply for a bu.docxfelicidaddinwoodie
BUSINESS PLAN FORMAT
Whether you plan to apply for a business loan or not, you need to have a roadmap or plan to get you from where you are to the successful operation of your business. The pages that follow demonstrate the content of a simple business plan which has been found to be successful in obtaining startup funds from banks. You are encouraged to use all or whatever portions of this fit your business.
Please DO NOT write page after page of drivel or copy from someone else’s plan or one of those templates you can find on the Internet. In most cases this will not “sound" like you, nor will it be short and to the point. Those who read these things are busy people and will not be inclined to spend time reading irrelevant paperwork.
Throughout this sample, there are
italicized
comments which are meant to guide you in preparation. If you follow this format it is reasonable to expect a finished document with 15-20 pages plus the supporting documents in the last section.
If you have good quality pictures of your space, products or other items, you might include them as another way to convey just what you plan to do. A map of your location, diagram of floor space, or other illustration is also sometimes helpful. On the other hand, do not add materials simply to “bulk-up” the report.
While content is critical, it is also important to make this presentation look as good as possible. For this course, you will create the business plan in Word and submit the plan and all attachments through the Assignment drop box. That means all attachments have to be in digital form. For a bank loan or an investor, you would normally provide them with a print version. Print the pages in black ink on a high quality tinted letterhead paper. Color is not necessary but would add some interest in headlines, etc. Bind the document in a presentation folder or with a spiral binding. Don’t simply punch a staple in the upper left corner.
If your were going to pursue a bank loan or an investor, it would be normal to take this business plan to your SCORE counselor for a review and critique.
NOTE: Before you begin your inspection of the simple plan outline which follows, take a moment to review the Business Plan Checklist on the next page.
BUSINESS PLAN CHECKLIST
By way of review, here is a concise list of the basic requirements for a Business Plan, as recommended by the MIT Enterprise Forum:
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Appropriate Arrangement
- prepare an executive summary, a table of contents and chapters in the right order.
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Right Length
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·
Expectations
- give a sense of what founder(s) and the company expect to accomplish three to seven years in the future.
·
Benefits
- explain in quantitative and qualitative terms the benefit to the consumer of the products and services.
·
Marketability
- present hard evidence of the mar.
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Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
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Your narrative was organized well and you addressed the
needed content for this week’s assignment. The main challenge
that remains is clarity in your problem statement and ensuring
your design matches this. You appear to want to ‘prove’ true
something you hope to be true – which really is not the point of
research. I left several comments in the margins for your
review, and let me know if you have questions on the feedback.
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Investigate the experiences (attitudes) of high school students
towards online learning environment and online academic credit
recovery
Concept Paper
Submitted to Northcentral University
Graduate Faculty of the School of Education
3. in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree of
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
by
PATRICK DAVIS
Prescott Valley, Arizona
JULY 206
INTRODUCTION
When compared to traditional brick and mortar instruction and
tutoring, the online academic programs are most effective, and
they are working beyond then the just instructional technology.
Well qualified tutors, perfect synchronization with modern
technology, research based online environment, one to one and
real time tutoring and there are several other attributes which
make the online learning environment superior over the
traditional environment. Online Credit Recovery Programs is an
amazing and most effective attribute of online learning
environment that provide the chance to the students who lost
their courses to recover them. However, there are few schools
ho are offering the credit recovery program courses and most of
them are night schools or adult schools (Cole, Shelley, &
Swartz, 2014). Comment by Anne Monroe: According to?
Comment by Anne Monroe: grammar
In middle and high school, students who fail classes are often
sent to adult school, night school, repeat the course or take
4. online classes to recapture lost credits. The school district has
hired an accredited online academic credit recovery service for
schools to utilize and assign failed students to take. Many
students are familiar with the online environment for academic
and entertainment yet lack the self-discipline to commit time,
experience and concentration to stay on track and complete their
courses on time. In hence, assessment of student experiences
about online education and attitude towards online learning
environment are become the most concerning question to
investigate (Dziuban et al., 2015). The objective of current
paper is to address and access this question in light of both
primary (ethnography, autoethnography) and secondary research
(literature). Comment by Anne Monroe: ? what is the
definition of this? Comment by Anne Monroe: Just a moment
ago you noted that very few schools offer online credit
recovery, this statement seems to be contradictory. Comment by
Anne Monroe: Word choice.
Objectives of Study:
The primary objective of this study is to investigate the
experiences (attitudes) of high school students towards online
learning environment and online academic credit recovery
services in light of both primary and secondary research. It has
been found that students having negative perception about
online learning environment and online academic credit
recovery service may distract their concentration on their
education and it may affect their academic achievements
negatively. The secondary objective of study is to validate the
assumption through providing the evidence from students of
high school system. Comment by Anne Monroe: These are not
one in the same – so choose one. Comment by Anne Monroe:
Who found this? Cite the source. Comment by Anne Monroe:
Not a purpose of qualitative research – you aren’t trying to
prove something that you think is true.
Problem Statement:
5. “To assess the attitude of high school students towards online
learning environment when they are transferred from high
school to adult school system for online academic credit
recovery services.” Comment by Anne Monroe: Your problem
statement is more than a sentence – and this reads more like a
purpose statement.
Research Questions:
· What are the students’ attitudes towards online learning
environment and online academic credit recovery service?
· What have been the experiences of surrounding schools after
using of online academic credit recovery services in their
schools? Comment by Anne Monroe: Be more specific – what
are surrounding schools? Where are they?
Significance of Study:
In last decade, the e-learning has become popular source of
learning and can reasonably assert its rapid expansion across the
U.S. and abroad, as compared to traditional campus based
education system. The recent researches depict that number of
students enrolled in one program are at high rate of 32% from
previous years. It means that 57000 extra students are enrolled
for year 2014 in various programs of e-learning as compared to
previous year (Cole, et al., 2014). With the increasing ratio of
students in e-learning, the satisfaction of students and attitude
of students towards e-learning and online academic credit
recovery service have become two biggest question to
investigate. E-learning has introduced as an alternative to
traditional campus based classes and it is compulsory that
system should be much strong that it can satisfy all the students
involved in e-learning. This study is important as it is going to
investigate the mentioned burning questions of today regarding
the e-learning.
LITERATURE REVIEW
E-Learning & Online Academic Credit Recovery Service:
6. With the changing scenario and introduction of instructional
technology, online tutoring and online learning have become the
emerging paradigm of distance education in 21st century.
Instructional technology has become an important source of
learning in modern educational system and k-12 environments.
Online education is representing a major shift of people from
traditional campus based education system towards e-learning.
Minimum time constraints, the research based study and direct
interlink between student and teacher are major factors which
differentiated the e-learning from traditional campus based
education. Modern technologies are dissolving the traditional
classrooms boundaries and shifting them on internet.
Time-based blended learning model (Anders, N., et al., 2011)
has encountered the traditional semester structure problems like
length of semester and moderates the expectations and
satisfaction level of student. This model has decreased the
dependency of students over the traditional education al system
and makes them free to choose a different course on the base of
their won will (Hollis & Was, 2016). The current research
studies has shown that today students prefer an active, stress
free and time saving education system as compared to a passive,
time consuming and length academic periods. E-learning is right
according to the demand of students and that’s why, the
enrollment of students in e-learning is more than traditional
campus based educational system and it is growing rapidly.
In e-learning, an emerging concept is online academic credit
recovery services which give a chance to students to retrieve
their failed course within the limited period of time without
costing them their time. Such courses are mostly conducted in
night schools and adult schools system. The students studying
in high schools are also given the opportunity to recover their
failed course through joining these adult schools (Dziuban, et
al., 2015). However, the impact of new and senior and learning
environment may distract the students from their path. The
experience of students involved in e-learning, their satisfaction
level and attitude towards online academic credit recovery
7. services have become some interesting questions to investigate.
The literature regarding these questions demonstrates that
students have both negative and positive perceptions about e-
learning and online academic credit recovery services regarding
their personality traits and experiences (Cole, et al., 2014).
E-Learning and Student Satisfaction:
The design of an e-learning course is really important to
enhance the student satisfaction level and academic
performance as well. Building the sense of e-learning
community in students is very important to understand them the
dynamics of e-learning and its impact on student performance.
In distance education, the interaction between the instructor,
student and technological tools is important to enhance the
satisfaction level. Regarding the learner-instructor interaction
and learner-technology interaction, learner-content interaction
is one of the important determinants to measure the satisfaction
level of student (Dziuban, et al., 2015).
Along with the institutional factors, technology being used by
the institute and student personality traits, the student
satisfaction is an important factor which can influence the
performance of student as well as e-learning.
The online learning model and online blended model developed
by the researcher claim the student satisfaction as an important
factor to measure the student attitude towards online learning.
With the growing number of e-learning students, the student
satisfaction has become an important factor to investigate.
Currently, the interaction between web based environment,
student, instructor, course contents and student perception is
very important to study to assess the satisfaction level of
student (Cole, et al., 2014). Apart from this, social, cognitive
and teaching presences are some primary factors drawn by
researcher regarding the student satisfaction and e-learning
mechanism. There is a relationship between mind wandering,
working capacity and interest of student in contents of online
course that may play their role in satisfaction of student. If we
8. speak in a psychological perspective, then it has been said that
there are six psychological features which impact the student
satisfaction level regarding the e-learning. These six factors
are: voluntary choice of student, mutual agreement, and
incompleteness of courses in limited period of time, loss of
contract between employee and employer, presence of
unsuccessful contracts, planning to manage these contracts
(Prior, Mazanov, Meacheam, Heaslip, & Hanson, 2016). These
six factors are very broad in explanation and they can be
claimed as psychological dimensions of satisfaction relationship
between student and e-learning.
Student Attitude towards E-Learning:
The studies regarding the student satisfaction from e-learning
claimed that the attitude of student towards the e-learning is
completely based on their satisfaction level. A student with
dissatisfaction perceives the e-learning negatively and off
course, he/she demonstrates the negative behavior towards e-
learning. The students who are failed to adjust themselves
according to the e-learning environment also depict the negative
attitude towards the e-learning. Academic interaction and social
interaction are two important components to e-learning. The
concept of self-efficacy and general efficacy describes the
autonomy power and self-confidence of students (Prior, et al.,
2016).
From previous research studies, it has been depicted that face to
face learning environment gives the self-efficacy to students
and let them to become confident and making their decision by
themselves. In hence, the role of self-efficacy in e-learning
environment is very small and it may cause the negative attitude
of students towards e-learning. Apart from this, the less
understanding of technological tools, the less interaction
between teacher and student and minimum social interaction
could be some factors which may influence the attitude of
students towards e-learning (Chappell, Arnold, Nunnery, &
Grant, 2015).
9. METHODOLOGY
Mix-Method Study:
The mix-methods approach has been used to conduct the current
study. The qualitative approach has been used to measure the
performance of students in relation with e-learning while
qualitative approach has been used to know about the attitude
and satisfaction level of students in relation with e-learning.
Comment by Anne Monroe: Comment by Anne Monroe:
With comment 11 – which approach is qualitative?
Participants:
The participants of current study are students from two high
schools which are shifted from high school to an adult school
for online credit recovery of their courses. The sample size
contains 114 students who are appearing for online credit
recovery course. There are total 28 sessions of credit recovery
course and each contain 30 minutes. The current e-learning
environment is totally new for the students and there are no
chances of biasness.
Data Collection and Data Analysis:
Data has been collected both from secondary and primary
resources. Primarily, data has been collected from directly the
participants and asking about their experience, feelings and
perception and satisfaction level in relation with e-learning.
Coding was made and themes were developed to do an analysis
of student satisfaction level and to know their attitude towards
e-learning. on the other hand, the secondary data was collected
from student’s progress report and his/her grading sheet
obtained from school officer. Descriptive statistical tools were
used for further data analysis and to check the reliability and
validity of data. Comment by Anne Monroe:
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
10. The findings of current study suggest that Well-designed-and-
implemented synchronous online learning environment has
positive relationship with student’s satisfaction level and
attitude towards e-learning. In light of previous research,
experiences of other school and primary findings of current
study, it has been found that course content, learner-instructor
interaction, learner-technological interaction and duration of
online are four important factors which influence the
satisfaction level of student and shape its behavior towards
online academic environment. Very similarly, a deep
relationship has been found between student satisfaction level,
learning style of student and personality traits. The
contribution of self-efficacy is also found positive towards the
development of positive attitude and peer engagement in e-
learning environment.
Regarding the psychological assessment of student level of
satisfaction and e-learning environment, engaged learning,
agency, and assessment are found three major contributing
factors towards this relationship. The student perception of
online learning environment is mixed. It could be the difference
in the background and nature of subjects undertaking by the
different students. The current research also found a strong
relationship between a well facilitated mechanism of e-learning
environment and student’s attitude towards e-learning. There is
evidence that the student new to e-learning environment can be
distracted from his or her path. However, the social interaction
between student and his peers, the interaction between student
and instructor and most important the interaction between
student and e-learning technology can mitigate this factor as
proposed by the finding of current and previous studies.
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Achieving Middle School Students’ Mathematics Achievement.
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EDU7005-8
Anne Monroe, PhD
Investigating Qualitative Designs
Week 2
13. Faculty Use Only
Patrick
You clearly have a keen interest in this topic area, and I urge
you to lean more wholly on the literature when trying to
communicate your points. Your problem, purpose and research
questions are not clearly laid out – which is probably why your
methods and findings are lacking some in depth. I made several
comments in the text I hope you will use as you prepare next
week’s assignment. Let me know if you have questions on the
feedback and your grade is based on the NCU rubric as follows:
Completes some required parts of the assignment, demonstrates
some understanding of readings, and writing is somewhat clear,
effective and scholarly, and has some errors in grammar,
mechanics, and APA formatting.
7.5/10
Anne
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DavisP-EDU7005-8
Academic Credit Recovery
Concept Paper
Submitted to Northcentral University
Graduate Faculty of the School of Education
in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree of
DEGREE PENDING
14. by
P. Davis
Prescott Valley, Arizona
July 2016
Introduction
Instructional models of the past have evolved greatly since the
advent of online technology. At present, academic arenas,
across the globe, have experienced the benefits of remote access
to information. Particularly, high school students are
experiencing improved mobility because of the freedom of
online course technology providers. Yet, with all these technical
advances, there still exist the disparities of suspension, low
grade point averages, and dropout rates among high schools
students, especially within minority sectors of the public school
system (Boykin, A. W., & Noguera, P., 2011). In response to
these academic indicators, schools have employed the use of
academic credit recovery programs. Academic credit recovery
is a program that provides students the opportunity to “recover
course credit, through in-school, online, or mixed modes, for
classes they previously failed” (What Works Clearinghouse
(ED), 2015). Academic recovery program is a service that,
subsidized through district funding, district administration
employs to facilitate their students’ course recovery needs.
Course offerings are matched to meet that schools school
curriculum plan.
Statement of Problem
Observational (Phenomenological) data has put into evidence on
how the online learning process has made it easier for students
work “flexibly” is not as productive for students who lack the
self-independence to commit to their studies (Borup, J., 2016).
15. Further researchers purport that computer-based courses allow
individuals to work at their own pace and more however, there
are drawbacks that have been associated with online learning
that effect both teacher and student such as establishing a sense
of presence (i.e. collaboration), motivation, training, workload
and managing time (Borup, J., 2016, Capra, T., 2011).
Purpose of The Study
The need for achieving flexibility is one significant condition,
which makes online technology course more beneficial than
classroom learning. The study has discovered that online
learning gives high school students newfound flexibility and
choices for their personal development and learning. However,
in the past, students could only gain formal academic
qualifications only by participating in full-time courses.
Currently, online course technology has given institutions
opportunities to expand their reach and provided high school
education on contact-partial, basis. Online learning does not
need a lot of resources and constitutes excellent value for paid
courses. Students benefit with greater flexibility and
educational access to learning and qualify when they have lots
of other personal commitments to handle. Comment by
Anne Monroe: Cite sources. Comment by Anne Monroe: What
study?
Furthermore, the study findings show that flexibility is an
important benefit, but just as critical is educational access. In
newly developed and developing nations online course
technologies are becoming increasingly available. The internet
delivers general information exposure to many individuals.
However, online learning initiatives and academic courses are
becoming more aware of the need of high school students from
a background that is deemed to be disadvantageous (Carr,
2014). In this way, a student from these backgrounds has a
much better chance to gain knowledge and develop than they
used to be. Comment by Anne Monroe: Any time you state
‘study findings show’ then you MUST cite the sources that this
16. references. Comment by Anne Monroe: Source?examples?
In some cases, high school students may want to have their
personal tutors or unique type of education. Therefore, the need
to personalize teachers and learning is another condition that
makes online course technology more advantageous. The
specific needs of individual high school learners can be
accommodated by online course technologies more than face to
face learning. As opposed to the widespread practice, when it
comes to the creation of useful learning experiences and
environments one size does not fit everyone. Even without
considering the obvious difference in lifestyle, age, and
background, high school learners come with a broad range of
learning preferences, experiences, and skills (Franco & Patel,
2011). With the extraordinary progressions in interactive
technology, online learning environment lends itself well to the
errand. However, it is hard to address this kind of diversity in
the face-to-face classroom. Comment by Anne Monroe:
According to? How? Comment by Anne Monroe: Why?
Comment by Anne Monroe: What are your research
questions?
Methods for the investigation
Qualitative research is the simplest analysis method which is
applied in this study. Sources of qualitative data include;
Comment by Anne Monroe: Word choice – no research
type is ‘simple’. Comment by Anne Monroe: Before you get
to the sources of data you need to explain or describe what type
of qualitative design you are proposing (ethnography?
Phenomenological? Case study? Grounded theory?)
Surveys
Whether the studies are conducted online or in person, the same
questions are asked to respondents and responses analyzed.
Surveys apply to a large group of people.
Observation
Observation may require that researchers count the number of
students taking credit recovery programs, and the times the
17. phenomenon under study occurs (Farrington, C. A., 2009).
Use of secondary data
Institution records can be used to ensure that information on the
aspect under consideration is obtained, comparisons made and
analysis effectively done.
There are seemingly endless assortments of online course
technologies. However, by carefully choosing among them e-
learning materials and activities can be tailored to optimize
personal styles of learning. For example, as discovered in the
study mind-mapping technologies provide opportunities for
visual high school learners to chart their ideas and thought.
Moreover, the findings state that podcasts perform extremely
better for auditory students. It is equally important to
understand that there exist sophisticated online systems of
learning. These frameworks spontaneously adapt teaching
methods and course content and reflect the pace at which high
school students can master the concepts (Pettyjohn, 2012).
Therefore, this better equips e-learners with links between their
experiences and what they want to learn. Comment by Anne
Monroe: This section should speak to your participants and the
ways in which you plan to collect and/or analyze data.
Exploitation of many technologies used to connect and
collaborate with one another has caused quality online
education to move the focus from passive instruction to active
learning. For many years, students and teachers have put great
stock in passive tools of learning like textbooks and lectures.
Therefore, high students are relegated to notes taking,
memorizing the important things for exams. Once it is over,
most of them forget what read and heard. However, researchers
argue that when students connect and collaborate with others
they not only gain more knowledge but also retain what they
learn longer. Taking advantage of the interactive technologies
used by people in their daily lives can lead to the creation of
18. collaborative virtual communities and environments that make it
easier for high school students to reinforce valuable career
skills and acquire relevant knowledge (Means, Penuel & Padilla,
2001).
For instance, as the study suggests, the webinars. These online
seminars allow the student to connect with recognized experts
around the world. Moreover, incorporation of the recent video
and audio conferencing software allow webinars to promote
ongoing and active exchange among participants and presenters.
In the same way, platforms of social networking have led to
increasing in online communities of practice. In this case, like-
minded professionals come together to solve problems, share
resources and generate knowledge.
Expected findings from this mock study Comment by Anne
Monroe: This section should address what you think you will
find as a result of your study – as it reads right now it is more
about the general literature on the topic.
There is a direct relationship between the increased
effectiveness of online credit recovery and the pressure that
institution administrators are subjected to with regards to the
growth in graduation rates. A lot of graduates have flocked the
employment segments. The pressure advanced to the
administrator may not yield positive results in the long run.
Administrators may just end up using credit recovery programs
in more creative ways to enable them to meet the needs of the
students who have already failed. There is a need to be
consistent with the implementation of curriculum development
programs. This way both students will be aware of the
consequences in case required grades are not attained.
Comment by Anne Monroe: Is this something you have
found in the literature?
Unprecedented opportunities, for students to learn by doing
things under real-time and real-world conditions, are offered by
19. well-designed virtual environments. High school football
players do not successfully learn how to run a touchdown by
listening to a lecture or reading a book. Running a touchdown is
learned by doing it recurrently, against many diverse
adversaries and under different field conditions with a lot of
responses from the coach and teammates as well. It happens in
the same way for any aspiring professional and this is the
reason why so-called authentic learning experiences such as
internships and apprenticeships are valued.
However, in an interconnected world with more and more
intricate issues to talk about it may be hard for these in-person
experiences to come by. In this way, online teachers or
instructors are in a rush to develop virtual facsimiles by use of
various digital tools and technologies. Multi-player video games
and simulations immerse high school learners into role-playing
exercise and problem-based activities that are focused on the
development of the skills needed to be a successful practitioner
in the field (Boykin & Noguera, 2011). Moreover, it is
important to comprehend that online course technologies help in
addressing the obvious risk factors related to a real-life
situation like public health training for disaster response or
military preparation for battle.
Furthermore, online course technologies offer a unique
opportunity for high school network security professionals,
scientists, and engineers to experiment from a distance,
utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, real-world scenarios, and
hands-on applications. Remotely located smart sensors also
provide the ability to access actual data sets, which are
produced under authentic conditions. Students can use them to
conduct investigations in the field of practice.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the case for online courses is growing stronger
because as technology advances there is rise to new professional
20. disciplines. New high school course like digital
communications, cyber security and bioinformatics are
apparently taught online. Conventional fields such as nursing,
economics and accounting need a cumulative amount of digital
literacy. Away from that, students who are native to online
courses will be lobbying for better control over learning
process, as the demand for cost-effective and expanded
opportunities for learning will be fueling the new generation of
online providers. However, in the long run, quality will surpass
control, affordability, and convenience as online education's
main selling point, leading it directly into the mainstream of
high school learning.
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